The 5GHz band is for bandwidth-intensive activities such as streaming 4K or 8K video or online gaming, while the 2.4GHz band ...

Install either a desktop or a wall plug-in range extender halfway between the WiFi router and the weak/dead area. Access the ...

Struggling with a slow, unreliable Wi-Fi connection? Follow our practical steps, including router placement, firmware updates ...

If you're running an older router, and your computers support it, you may also get a speed surge by upgrading to a router that supports Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E. With 6E, you can get up to 1Gbps, which is ...

If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router. Restarting ...

There are steps you can take to avoid Wi-Fi issues at home and ensure a reliable connection day in and day out.

New guide helps consumers select the right WiFi router by comparing needs, features, security, and compatibility.

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The password for your home wifi unlocks your gateway to the web. And since just about everything we own these days is internet-ready, you probably have your password memorized after hooking up dozens ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...